Brian Claxton Quartet on KUVO YouTube, Twitch channels

• Next up on KUVO’s YouTube and Twitch channels is a performance by drummer Brian Claxton and Friends from the Bonfils-Stanton Performance Studio, released on Thursday, November 14 at 11 a.m.

In studio with Brian are Eric Gunnison on piano, Alex Frank on bass, and Graham Dechter on guitar.

Award-winning drummer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Brian Claxton is known for his electrifying groove and rhythmic mastery. An old soul and passionate student of the history of American music, Claxton has navigated a career with one foot in the past and one foot in the future. His musical voice is as diverse as his performance experience, touring internationally with Monty Alexander and performing alongside Donny McCaslin, Chris Potter, Christian McBride, Dave Douglas, Randy Brecker, Nicholas Payton, and many others. He has released three records as a co-leader (“When I Get Home,” “Small Town Traffic,” “The Yard”) and has appeared on more than thirty others.

His alter-ego is the funky drummer for Greeley, Colorado-based soul band The Burroughs.

Claxton teaches at the University of Northern Colorado, and the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.

LIVE performances on KUVO JAZZ are supported by KUVO Studio Club members, the Bonfils Stanton Foundation, Drum City Guitarland, Grace Design Pro Audio, Listen Up, Flesher-Hinton Music in Wheat Ridge, Carlos Lando Musician & Event Fund donors.

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